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What Is Healthcare Equity?
- Public Health
Health equity ensures fair access to healthcare for all, regardless of background. Addressing social determinants of health and implementing equitable policies are crucial to reduce disparities and improve overall community well-being.
Guide to a Career in Public Health Research
- Public Health
Public health research is vital for identifying and solving global health problems. It involves understanding health issues, developing interventions, and educating communities. This field offers diverse career opportunities and requires strong analytical and collaborative skills.
The Future of Telehealth: Is It Here to Stay?
- Public Health
Telehealth uses technology to provide remote healthcare services, including primary care and mental health support. It offers flexibility, convenience, and increased access, though challenges like technological access and privacy remain.
New Agreement Will Pave the Way for More Black Men to Enter the Field of Public Health
- Public Health
Tulane University's School of Public Health partners with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. This agreement offers streamlined admissions, waived fees, and tuition discounts for fraternity members pursuing online master's degrees in public health.
How Do Mobile Health Clinics Improve Access to Health Care?
- Public Health
Mobile health clinics offer accessible, affordable healthcare to underserved populations, reducing disparities and costs. They provide various services, adapted during COVID-19 for testing and telehealth, proving vital for equitable health access.
Black Americans Must Overcome Mistrust of Vaccines, Urges Dean Thomas LaVeist
- Public Health
Despite widespread vaccine availability, disparities persist for Black Americans due to systemic inequities and mistrust. Creative community-based approaches and the urging of Black health professionals are key to overcoming these barriers and ensuring equitable vaccination.
6 Core Social Work Values and Ethics
- Social Work
Social workers uphold human rights and justice, serving marginalized populations. Their profession is guided by six core ethical values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
What Is Social Work Program Design and Evaluation?
- Social Work
Social work program design and evaluation are essential for creating evidence-based initiatives. This involves identifying needs, researching solutions, securing funding, and systematically measuring effectiveness to improve outcomes for communities.
Protecting Public Health in Extraordinary Times: A Conversation With Dr. Stephen Murphy
- Public Health
Dr. Stephen Murphy's career in public health emergency preparedness was shaped by 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. He has worked on disaster resilience and response, teaching at Tulane. The 2020 hurricane season and COVID-19 highlighted challenges in public health response and communication.
Tips for Working Full Time and Going to School: Managing Your Workload
- Public Health
Successfully balancing full-time work and graduate school requires strategic planning, time management, and productivity optimization. Benefits include saving money, potential tuition reimbursement, and increased future earnings. Effective communication, prioritizing tasks, and self-care are crucial for managing stress and achieving academic and professional success.